Jacob
Goede
Goede
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winning driver of the 72
For Jacob Goede and his team, the future may be uncertain, but life
can be unpredictable. There were many who saw Jacob and were
amazed by him, many that still have not forgotten him. To use the old
clichéd phrase ‘The Real Deal’ may be most appropriate, because
his is. This is a team with the raw talent to race and to win, the
money may not trail in his wake but the rest of the package does.
Jacob is truly a diamond in the rough and when someone does
decide to look just a bit closer they could find themselves with one of
the best gems in the industry. The driver who built his platform on
character and determination has captured the hearts of all of us. No
treasure remains buried forever and stars can’t help but to shine.
can be unpredictable. There were many who saw Jacob and were
amazed by him, many that still have not forgotten him. To use the old
clichéd phrase ‘The Real Deal’ may be most appropriate, because
his is. This is a team with the raw talent to race and to win, the
money may not trail in his wake but the rest of the package does.
Jacob is truly a diamond in the rough and when someone does
decide to look just a bit closer they could find themselves with one of
the best gems in the industry. The driver who built his platform on
character and determination has captured the hearts of all of us. No
treasure remains buried forever and stars can’t help but to shine.
Jacob Goede made limited appearances in 2006 in the ASA Late
Model Series, but it was during the 2007 season with the series that
we all knew we had someone in our midst that was more than
most. Jacob won both Iowa Speedway and Bristol Speedway
competing with some of the best late model drivers in the country at
two of the fastest tracks. Goede recorded four top five finishes and
two Fast Qualifier Awards during his 2007 part time stint with the
ASALMS.
Jacob Goede and his team decided in 2008 that they needed to run
for a Championship, the chose to compete in the ASA Late Model
Series Challenge Division. This was one place w
here Jacob could really showcase his amazing abilities. The series
went to some of the top short tracks in the country and the
competition was against some of the most talented drivers. The
2008 season was probably one of the toughest battles of a life time
for Jacob and it was one that meant the world to him.
Jacob went into the last event on September 6th at Gateway
International Speedway with the point’s lead, but he did not come
out with a title. Jacob with just laps to go was caught up in a spin
that caused him to lose the 2008 Championship that he had fought
so hard for. For Jacob and his team this was devastating, they had
put all they had and more into this; they gambled and they lost.
Model Series, but it was during the 2007 season with the series that
we all knew we had someone in our midst that was more than
most. Jacob won both Iowa Speedway and Bristol Speedway
competing with some of the best late model drivers in the country at
two of the fastest tracks. Goede recorded four top five finishes and
two Fast Qualifier Awards during his 2007 part time stint with the
ASALMS.
Jacob Goede and his team decided in 2008 that they needed to run
for a Championship, the chose to compete in the ASA Late Model
Series Challenge Division. This was one place w
here Jacob could really showcase his amazing abilities. The series
went to some of the top short tracks in the country and the
competition was against some of the most talented drivers. The
2008 season was probably one of the toughest battles of a life time
for Jacob and it was one that meant the world to him.
Jacob went into the last event on September 6th at Gateway
International Speedway with the point’s lead, but he did not come
out with a title. Jacob with just laps to go was caught up in a spin
that caused him to lose the 2008 Championship that he had fought
so hard for. For Jacob and his team this was devastating, they had
put all they had and more into this; they gambled and they lost.
As Jacob’s age and interest in auto racing progressed, an intense
curiosity developed. As fascinated as he was in going fast, he was
equally as fascinated in knowing how to go faster. Beginning his
career in quarter midgets, the driving talent became immediately
evident as the young Goede won a track championship in his first
season. Jacob Goede’s quest for knowledge was only beginning.
While other youngsters were content with playing with friends, Jacob
was on a mission. He wanted to know every single detail of what
made his car go and go faster.
Fast forward to age 16. Now a junior in high school, the desire for
Jacob to advance his racing career had grown stronger than ever.
Late model racing was the obvious step; however the Goede family
made a decision against the modern grain of driver development.
Jacob’s father limited his on track time to practice only during his
first year behind the wheel of the late model. The young driver
needed time to mature.
Once he was given the green light, Jacob moved directly to the Late
Model division at the Elko and finished 12th in points his rookie
season. In 2003, he finished 5th in points also at Elko while winning
the tracks Most Improved driver honors. He followed his 2003
season with a sixth place showing in 2004. During a very successful
2005 season, Goede won three features at the Elko Speedway, in
Elko, Minnesota as well as one feature win at the I-94 Raceway in
Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Goede also finished second in the season
long championship points chase at Elko to eventual track champion,
Donny Reuvers by just 36 markers
curiosity developed. As fascinated as he was in going fast, he was
equally as fascinated in knowing how to go faster. Beginning his
career in quarter midgets, the driving talent became immediately
evident as the young Goede won a track championship in his first
season. Jacob Goede’s quest for knowledge was only beginning.
While other youngsters were content with playing with friends, Jacob
was on a mission. He wanted to know every single detail of what
made his car go and go faster.
Fast forward to age 16. Now a junior in high school, the desire for
Jacob to advance his racing career had grown stronger than ever.
Late model racing was the obvious step; however the Goede family
made a decision against the modern grain of driver development.
Jacob’s father limited his on track time to practice only during his
first year behind the wheel of the late model. The young driver
needed time to mature.
Once he was given the green light, Jacob moved directly to the Late
Model division at the Elko and finished 12th in points his rookie
season. In 2003, he finished 5th in points also at Elko while winning
the tracks Most Improved driver honors. He followed his 2003
season with a sixth place showing in 2004. During a very successful
2005 season, Goede won three features at the Elko Speedway, in
Elko, Minnesota as well as one feature win at the I-94 Raceway in
Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Goede also finished second in the season
long championship points chase at Elko to eventual track champion,
Donny Reuvers by just 36 markers
Jacob Goede doesn’t quite match the late model racing mold of big
rigs and enormous budgets. It isn’t that he wouldn’t like to have the
modern luxuries afforded to many teams, he simply doesn’t need
them to win. The Minnesota driver is just fine with the volunteers
who help him race every week and the 1 ton pickup truck that gets
him there. Jacob Goede is cut from a different cloth, one where
hard work, education, patience and respect on the race track
prevail. The mechanical engineering degree he possesses
certainly doesn’t hurt either.
Racing has been a part of the Goede family all of Jacob’s life. His
father was a dirt track champion in Minnesota during the 1990’s.
Racing on a budget has also consistently been a part of the Goede
family success. After finishing photographs in the winner’s circle, a
young Goede would regularly walk the track searching for tear-offs
in good enough condition for his father to use the next week.
rigs and enormous budgets. It isn’t that he wouldn’t like to have the
modern luxuries afforded to many teams, he simply doesn’t need
them to win. The Minnesota driver is just fine with the volunteers
who help him race every week and the 1 ton pickup truck that gets
him there. Jacob Goede is cut from a different cloth, one where
hard work, education, patience and respect on the race track
prevail. The mechanical engineering degree he possesses
certainly doesn’t hurt either.
Racing has been a part of the Goede family all of Jacob’s life. His
father was a dirt track champion in Minnesota during the 1990’s.
Racing on a budget has also consistently been a part of the Goede
family success. After finishing photographs in the winner’s circle, a
young Goede would regularly walk the track searching for tear-offs
in good enough condition for his father to use the next week.
MATT GOEDE WINS ELKO
FEATURE 4-11-09
FEATURE 4-11-09
